Who's hungry for some Hellcat piston McNuggets?

[HWDan]

I'm shocked that they are thinking they can repair this. I think they'll rethink this and replace the block instead.

 

[Unholy707]

Why the piece of tape on the block

 

[fumanchu182]

It has a laser etched vin.

 

[Unholy707]

It has a laser etched vin.

That part on my block is rusted, probably why I haven't noticed 🤣

 

[Unholy707]

Interesting, didn't think the hellcat blocks had the vin on them

 

[fumanchu182]

They 100% do. Been helping nail a lot of swap goons as of late.

 

[drag racer]

I like Nick overall and have watched all his vid's for a long time, but man, some of his mannerisms drive me batty. I commented immediately that no one in their right mind would reuse that repaired block at Hellcat power levels (or any for that matter!). Maybe he and his machinist will prove me wrong.

 

[fumanchu182]

There is a science to welding cast iron, I know nothing of the wizardy.

 

[Unholy707]

The real question is if sleeving that cylinder and repairing the block is cheaper than a new block l. They used to be $1600, maybe even cheaper

 

[drag racer]

Yes there is, but the results (as far as I know) are hit and miss.

 

[drag racer]

The real question is if sledging that cylinder and repairing the block is cheaper than a new block l. They used to be $1600, maybe even cheaper

First thought I had too! I guarantee the repair attempt will cost that much or more at real shop rates, not to mention Nick's charges for engine R&R - completely uneconomical, and no way I risk another motor blow because of it. Keep the windowed block with the car's VIN as a souvenir when the widow sells it.